Content categorized as Arlington

Arlington residents say new mental health diversion court program was rushed

While attendees of a public forum on Aug. 15 agreed that a docket on behavioral health could benefit individuals with mental health issues, they said the program should not require participants to plead guilty and requires more public feedback before becoming final.

Arlington’s first step toward more affordable housing

The city is moving in the right direction, says freelance writer Sarah Tascone.

Capital Region Housing Challenge looks to raise $1 billion for affordable housing by 2020

The Capital Region Housing Challenge was announced by the Housing Leaders Group of Greater Washington March 20. The challenge aims to encourage $1 billion in commitments to fund affordable housing projects in the D.C. metro area.

Love, always, for Elizabeth Kitsos-Kang

A memorial for Street Sense Media Artist-in-Residence Elizabeth Kitsos-Kang.

No Room at the Airport

Three Street Sense vendors reflect on their experiences spending the night at National Airport now that policies have tightened this.

Bridging D.C.’s Digital Divide Is About More Than Internet Access

“The Internet is not a luxury, it is a necessity.” These were the words of President Barack Obama during his announcement in Oklahoma of a… Read more »

Arlington Winter Emergency Shelter Extends Operations

As construction nears completion, the $6.6 million Arlington Homeless Services Center is highly anticipated. Arlington county government closed on the seven story office building at… Read more »

Pickin’ for Sasha Bruce Youthwork

Indie Bands With a Mission started with a healthy dose of youthful idealism – and a cookbook. Clarissa Villondo and Maria Deloso first took on… Read more »

Arlington Tigers Prepare for Cup

The Arlington Tigers join the Street Soccer USA teams made up of homeless and formerly homeless athletes from all over the country.

Housing Agency Returns to Ballot

Voters in Arlington County will get another chance to decide whether to establish a local housing authority. A government agency would help address the dwindling… Read more »

Homeless Camp Removed in Arlington

A homeless man spent nine years building himself a large encampment in an Arlington park. This past month, after receiving complaints from passers-by, his makeshift… Read more »

Homeless Services Center Wins Arlington Board Approval

In what advocates hailed as a “defining moment” in Arlington County’s quest to address homelessness,  the county board unanimously approved a special “dormitory” residential-use permit… Read more »

Arlington County Shelter Update

Plans for a  comprehensive year-round shelter for homeless adults in the heart of  downtown Arlington, VA have moved one step closer to fruition. On March… Read more »

Arlingtion Neighbors Debate New Shelter

Advocates in Arlington, Virginia are celebrating a plan to open a year-round homeless services center in an office building recently purchased by the county.

Virginia Street Soccer Team Shoots for USA Cup in New York City

In less than a month, the Tigers will journey to New York City to compete in their first Street Soccer USA Cup.

Racing To Fund District Access to  Care

In the D.C. metro area, where breast cancer death rates rank above national averages, many women have found themselves on the wrong side of the health care gap, inhibited by poverty, lack of insurance, and other barriers to care.

Street Soccer

Well, it’s that time of year. Street Soccer is starting up. The Arlington Tigers, the team I started, has begun practicing at Jenny Dean Park… Read more »

Street Soccer

Well, it’s that time of year. Street Soccer is starting up. The Arlington Tigers, the team I started, has begun practicing at Jenny Dean Park… Read more »

My apartment, round 2

A vendor talks about his new apartment.

From the Air Force to the Streets

Robin Denegal aspires to publish her autobiography one day. And after a try at the military and ten years on the streets, she has more than enough experiences to fill the pages.